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OPERATING  DOORS 


Highly  Efficient 
PROGRESSIVE 
Up  -  To  -  Date 
Door  Closer 

Norton  Door  Closer 
Company 

2900  N.  Western  Ave.,  Chicago,  Ill. 


For  Sale  by 

I.  M.  MORRELL 

REPRESENTATIVE 

fn  WNNNA  ST.  phone  KEARNV  Ml 
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DOOR  CLOSER  SPECIFICATIONS 


Door  Closers  shall  be  of  approved  makes  and  the  proper  size  to  close  and 
control  doors.  They  shall  be  so  designed  as  to  check  the  door  all  the  way  at 
any  required  speed  with  a  separate  adjustment  at  the  latch,  either  fast  or  slow, 
as  desired. 

They  shall  also  be  of  the  Friction  Holder  Arm  type,  to  hold  the  doors  open 
when  desired,  all  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  architect.  They  shall  also  be 
approved  by  the  National  Board  of  Fire  Underwriters. 


The  Norton  Closer,  size  “D,”  has  been  tested  and  approved  by  THE  NATIONAL 
BOARD  OF  FIRE  UNDERWRITERS  LABORATORIES,  April  30,  1913,  for  fire 
doors — both  for  regular  and  key  type. 


(guarantor 


an]  We  guarantee  our  Door  Closers  for  two  years.  That  is,  if  Closers  are 
iHFfl  used  of  the  proper  size  to  handle  the  doors,  we  guarantee  the  perfect  working 
of  these  Door  Closers  and  any  defects  in  workmanship  or  material  will  be  made 
iHFo  good. 


NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


The  original  Norton  Door  Check  and 
Spring — the  first  device  to  close  a  door 
without  slamming.  1880. 


CONTENTS 

We  manufacture  Door  Closers  for  all  kinds  of  doors  or  gates  that  swing  or 


Door  Closers — Comparison  of . 2  and  3 

Rack  and  Pinion  Closers  As  Compared  With  Crank  Style . 4  and  5 

Cuts  Showing  Interior  of  Closer . 6  and  7 

Description  of  New  Shaft  and  Packing  Nut .  8 

Numbers  of  Parts,  Sizes  and  Styles  of  Brackets .  9 

Price  List  of  Norton  Liquid  Closers  and  Parts . 10  and  11 

Norton  Closer  With  Holder  Arm .  12 

Patented  Aug.  26,  1913. 

Norton  Closer  With  Fusible  Link  Arm . 13  and  14 

Instructions  How  to  Install  and  Care  for  the  Norton  Liquid  Door 

Closers . 15  to  19 

The  Norton  Single  Acting  Door  Closer  Used  in  Floor . 20  and  21 

Patented  Jan.  2,  1917. 

Norton  Door  Holder,  Springs  and  Prices .  22 

The  Norton  Screen  Door  Closer .  23 

Will  fit  any  Screen  Door,  used  on  either  side.  Also  right  or  left  hand. 

The  Norton  Gravity  Gate  Check .  23 

For  Sliding  Doors  only. 


Page  One 


NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


Cut  showing  Closer  applied  to  the  hinge  side  of  Cut  showing  Closer  applied  to  opposite  the  hinge 
a  R.  H.  door.  side  of  a  R.  H.  door  on  a  Bracket. 


The  Norton  Door  Closer  of  the  Rack  and  Pinion  Style  and  its 
Value  as  a  Door  Closing  Device  as  Compared  with 
all  Other  Makes  of  Closers,  Crank 
Style  or  Their  Equal 


THE  NORTON  COMPANY  lias  made  a 
special  study  of  DOOR  CLOSERS  and 
DOORS  for  more  than  thirty  years.  After 
such  an  experience  we  wish  to  call  your  at¬ 
tention  to  the  construction  of  the  Norton 
Door  Closer  and  ask  you  to  carefully  ex¬ 
amine  the  points  set  forth,  which,  we  be¬ 
lieve,  are  vital  in  order  to  place  a  door  under 
perfect  control  under  all  conditions. 

CONSIDER  FIRST:  The  VALUE  of 
controlling  the  speed  at  which  a  door  closes 
from  the  time  it  starts  until  fully  closed,  or 
the  VALUE  of  never  allowing  a  door  to  get 
under  headway,  but  always  under  control, 
as  compared  with  the  crank  style  Closers, 
which  can  only  control  the  action  of  a  door  the 
last  part  of  its  closing.  See  pages  four  and 
five  in  this  catalog. 


CONSIDER  SECOND:  The  VALUE  of 
two  speeds  controlled  by  one  screw.  That 
is,  one  speed  from  the  time  the  door  begins 
to  close  until  within  two  or  three  inches  of 
the  closing  point,  this  speed  being  adjust¬ 
able  from  two  seconds  to  a  minute,  and  a 
second  speed  at  the  latch  which  may  be 
either  a  quick  release,  jumping  in  to  over¬ 
come  a  stiff  latch  or  an  electric  lock,  or  ex¬ 
tra  quiet  closing  as  may  be  required,  both 
ports  regulated  by  a  single  screw  as  shown 
on  page  seven  of  this  catalog.  This,  as 
compared  with  the  crank  style  Closer,  page 
four,  where  the  checking  power  is  confined 
to  a  short  distance  from  the  door  frame. 
This  is  explained  somewhat  on  pages  four 
and  five  of  this  catalog,  where,  by  a  careful 
examination  you  can  see  the  vast  difference 
between  the  Norton  Rack  and  Pinion  Closer 


The  Norton  System  Means  Absolute  Control  of  Doors  by  the  Use  of  Compound  Levers 


Page  Two 


NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


and  the  crank  style  Closer  and  what  the 
possibilities  are  of  each.  The  cut  on  page 
five  shows  that  only  one-third  the  strain 
comes  on  the  door  and  the  hinges  and  the 
Closer  by  beginning  to  control  the  door  at 
point  “A”,  when  the  door  starts  to  close, 
than  it  would  if  the  door  was  allowed  to 
close  to  point  “B”  before  it  commenced  to 
come  under  control. 

CONSIDER  THIRD:  The  VALUE  of, 
reducing  the  strain  on  hinges,  Closer  and 
door,  by  controlling  the  door  ALL  the  way 
instead  of  only  part  way.  This  is  one  of  the 
most  important  items  for  you  to  consider 
and  the  drawings  on  pages  four  and  five  of 
this  catalog  fully  explain  the  difference  be¬ 
tween  the  real  Rack  and  Pinion  two  speed 
Closer  and  the  crank  style  Closer. 

CONSIDER  FOURTH:  The  VALUE 
of  a  back  check  to  prevent  a  door  from  slam¬ 
ming  against  a  wall,  or  in  a  battery  of  doors 
to  prevent  slamming  where  doors  open  back 
to  back.  The  regulating  screw  nearest  the 
lock  of  a  door  can  be  used  to  check  the  door 
in  opening  just  before  it  comes  to  a  ninety 
degree  point,  throwing  the  strain  on  the 
Door  Closer  and  saving  the  door.  This  is 
accomplished  by  the  double  headed  Piston 
as  shown  on  page  seven,  as  compared  with 
the  crank  style  of  Closer  that  has  no  back 
check  at  all. 

CONSIDER  FIFTH  :  The  VALUE  of  the 
Norton  Automatic,  Friction  Head,  Jack 
Screw,  Door  Holder  as  shown  on  page 
twelve  of  this  catalog.  This  device,  which 
becomes  a  part  of  the  Arms  of  the  Closer, 
is  for  the  purpose  of  holding  the  door  open 
at  any  desired  point.  Also  to  act  as  a  chain 
or  a  trap  to  prevent  the  door  from  opening 
too  far.  Just  a  push  or  a  pull  on  the  door 
operates  it.  Take  notice  that  the  Friction 
Holder  is  at  the  extreme  end  of  the  Arm 
where  it  can  overcome  the  leverage,  as  com¬ 


pared  with  Closers  where  the  Holder  part  is 
on  the  cover,  and  the  leverage  overcomes 
the  Holder  part. 

CONSIDER  SIXTH:  The  VALUE  of  a 
two  year  guarantee  on  the  Norton  Process 
Coil  Springs  as  compared  with  the  oil 
tempered  Springs  used  in  other  makes  of 
Closers  that  have  no  guarantee. 

CONSIDER  SEVENTH  :  The  VALUE 
of  a  two  year  guarantee  service  and  special 
inspection  after  Closers  are  installed  by  an 
expert  who  understands  locks,  latches, 
striker  plates,  and  Door  Closers,  and  is 
competent  to  give  advice  along  these  lines 
to  prevent  continual  troubles,  as  compared 
to  the  purchasing  of  Door  Closers  without 
any  service  or  inspection  beyond  what  the 
ordinary  dealer  can  give. 

FINALLY:  There  are  several  other 

points  that  should  be  noted  such  as  a  key 
tvpe  regulating  screw  when  ordered :  only 
two  ways  in  which  the  Arm  can  be  placed 
on  the  Shaft  as  compared  with  eight  differ¬ 
ent  ways  on  crank  style  Closers;  the  Fore 
Arm  quick  grip  connection  adjustable  after 
the  Closer  is  in  place  as  compared  to  the 
screw  connection  as  used  in  most  crank 
style  Closers,  which  have  to  be  adjusted  be¬ 
fore  the  Arms  are  connected  ;  the  1920  de¬ 
sign  of  Shaft  and  Packing  to  prevent  the 
liquid  from  working  up  into  the  Spring 
ch  amber. 

As  the  power  of  a  Door  Closer  to  close  a 
door  against  a  strong  draft  or  to  hold  a  door 
back  against  a  strong  draft  is  dependent  on 
a  double  set  of  levers,  of  which  the  door  is 
a  part  and  the  Arms  are  a  part,  very  much 
depends  on  them  for  proper  installation, 
varying  somewhat  upon  conditions,  and  in 
some  cases  the  knowledge  of  how  to  treat 
doors  under  certain  conditions  is  as  much, 
or  more,  important  than  the  construction  of 
the  Closer  itself. 


A  Rack  and  Pinion  Movement,  with  2  Speeds,  and  Friction  Hold  Open  Arms 


Page  Three 


NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


This  cut  shows  the  action  of  a  CRANK  style  of  Door  Closer;  controls  the  door  from  B  to  D  only. 


DOOR  CLOSED 


THIS  DOOR  IS  UNDER  CONTROL 
ONLY  FROM  B  TO  D 


If  the  wind  pressure  at  A  is  100  lbs. 

The  pressure  at  B  would  be  300  lbs. 

The  pressure  at  E  would  be  8000  lbs. 

The  pressure  at  F  would  be  600  lbs. 

LISTEN:  Three  times  the  strain  comes  on 
hinges  and  door  with  a  crank  style  Closer 
than  comes  on  a  door  equipped  with  the  Nor¬ 
ton  Rack  and  Pinion  design. 


This  Drawing  Shows  the  Action  of  a  Crank  Type  of  Closer. 


What  we  mean  by  the  crank  style  is  where  the  piston  is  moved  back  and  forth  in  the  cylinder  by 
means  of  a  crank  and  a  link.  In  this  picture  “P”  is  the  piston,  “L”  is  the  link,  “C”  is  the  crank.  In 
any  crank  style  there  are  two  dead  centers  where  there  is  no  movement  of  the  piston.  When  the 
door  is  opened  at  about  30  degrees  or  point  “B”  the  piston  has  been  drawn  out  the  full  length  of 
its  stroke.  When  the  door  is  closing  from  “A”  to  “B”  there  is  no  checking  movement,  as  the  crank 
is  going  over  the  dead  center.  In  any  crank  style  of  Closer  all  the  checking  is  confined  to  the  dis¬ 
tance  between  “B”  and  “D,”  where  the  crank  is  farthest  from  the  center.  This  brings  a  great  strain 
on  hinges  and  door. 

Page  Four 


NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


This  cut  shows  the  action  of  The  Norton  Liquid  Door  Closer:  Rack  and  Pinion  style.  Door  under 

perfect  control — positive  motion  from  A  to  D. 


THIS  DOOR  IS  UNDER  CONTROL 
FROM  A  TO  D 


If  the  wind  pressure  at  A  is  100  lbs. 

The  pressure  at  B  would  be  105  lbs. 

The  pressure  at  E  would  be  2700  lbs. 

The  pressure  at  F  would  be  210  lbs. 

LISTEN:  Only  one-third  the  strain  on  the 

hinges  and  the  door  with  the  Norton  as  will 
be  found  in  the  crank  style  Closer. 


DOOR  CLOSED 


D 


This  Drawing  Shows  the  Action  of  a  Full  Rack  and  Pinion  Type  Door  Closer 


THE  NORTON 

What  we  mean  by  a  Rack  and  Pinion  type  is  where  the  piston  is  moved  back  and  forth  by  a 
pinion  working  in  a  rack.  There  can  be  no  dead  center  with  a  Rack  and  Pinion  and  the  piston  is 
kept  moving  at  about  a  uniform  speed  from  “A”  to  “C.”  Therefore,  the  instant  the  door  begins  to 
close  the  checking  begins,  and  controls  the  movement  of  the  door  at  any  speed  you  wish.  At  point 
“C”  the  speed  can  be  changed  to  either  fast  or  slow  as  required,  by  turning  the  regulating  screw 
nearest  the  hinge. 

The  combination  of  two  valves,  two  speeds,  double  regulating  screws  with  a  rack  and  pinion  move¬ 
ment  is  what  makes  the  difference  in  the  above  figures.  Crank  style  Closer  with  one  valve,  one  speed 
and  one  regulating  screw  cannot  produce  this  result. 


Page  Five 


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Send  for  full  information  as  to  checking  door  in  opening. 


NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


Improved  Design  Shaft  and 
Packing  Nut  Used  in  the  Norton 
Door  Closer,  1920  Model 


DESCRIPTION 

There  are  two  objects  to  be  obtained  in 
this  new  design  of  Shaft  and  packing  Nut  — 
namely:  1st — to  prevent  the  checking  liquid 
from  escaping  from  the  liquid  chamber  to  the 
spring  chamber;  2nd — to  reduce  the  friction 
on  the  shaft  so  that  the  spring  can  exert  its 
full  pressure  to  close  the  door. 

To  prevent  the  liquid  from  escaping 
from  the  liquid  chamber  to  the  spring  cham¬ 
ber,  the  shaft  is  packed  in  three  different 
places:  viz,  at  No.  19  against  edge  of  the  steel 
cup,  again  at  No.  16,  the  bottom  of  steel  cup, 
and  again  at  No.  7  where  the  packing  covers  a 
joint  at  right  angles  to  the  shaft,  and  also  is 
packed  against  the  shaft.  The  liquid  in  order 
to  get  up  the  shaft  must  first  pass  the  packing 
No.  19,  then  go  through  an  air  space,  then  past 
another  packing  No.  16  under  the  bottom  of 
the  packing  nut,  then  up  the  shaft  where  it 
meets  the  final  packing  No.  7.  All  these  three 
packings  are  held  to  their  seats  by  a  nut  on 
the  shaft. 


Page  Eight 


NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


The  Norton  Liquid  Door  Check 


INTERIOR  VIEW 


Case  or  Shell. 

Top  Cap. 

End  Plug-. 

Ratchet 

Steel  Shaft  Packing  Washer. 
Gland  Nut. 

Shaft  Packing. 

Piston. 

Ball  Valve. 

Ball  Valve  Retainer. 

Main  Arm. 

Pawl. 

Shoe  Connection. 

Fore  Arm  Loop. 

Fore  Arm  Shoe. 

Bottom  Packing  Nut  Washer. 
Fore  Arm  Clamp  Screw. 
Connecting  Rod, 

Outside  Packing  Nut  Washer. 
Regulating  Screw. 
Regulating  Screw  Washers. 
Regulating  Screw  Bushing. 
Spring. 

S'teel  Cup. 

Shaft  Packing  Nut. 

Shaft  and  Pinion. 

Top  Nut  for  Shaft. 

Steel  Sleeve. 


Soffit  Bracket 


BRACKETS 

This  is  the  style  of  Bracket  we  recommend  for  all  purposes  where 
there  is  room  overhead  to  fasten  it  and  should  be  placed  as  far  away  from 
the  hinge  as  possible  and  allow  the  door  to  open  90°. 


Corner  Bracket 


We  do  not  recommend  the  use  of  a  Corner  Bracket  for  any  purpose 
whatsoever.  It  locates  the  Check  too  near  the  hinge  and  only  a  part  of 
the  power  of  the  Check  can  be  utilized  and  the  leverage  is  wrong. 


This  Bracket  is  designed  to  be  used  where  the  partition  is  not  thick- 
enough  to  allow  a  Soffit  Bracket  to  be  used  but  is  fastened  to  the  casing 
over  the  door  and  is  proper  for  storm  doors  and  doors  with  thin  partitions. 


Flush  Bracket 


Page  Nine 


NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


Price  Lists 

THE  NORTON  LIQUID  DOOR  CLOSER  WITH  REGULAR  ARMS 


Besides  the  sizes  specified  for  certain  size  doors  it  is  good  judgment 
to  take  into  account  the  wind  pressure,  suction  blowers,  heating  sys¬ 


tem  by  forced  air,  elevator  draughts,  etc. 

Size  A — Suitable  for  light  inside  and  screen  doors . $  5.20 

Size  B — Suitable  for  light  inside  doors,  2  ft.  6  in.  wide  by  1  Vz 

in.  thick .  6.80 

Size  C — Suitable  for  doors  2  ft.  8  in.  wide  by  1%  in.  thick.  .  .  .  8.00 

Size  D — Suitable  for  heavy  inside  or  light  outside  doors,  3  ft.  by 

7  ft.  by  2  in.  thick .  9.60 

Size  E — Suitable  for  heavy  outside  doors,  3  ft.  by  8  ft.  by  3  in. 

thick .  12.80 

Size  F — Suitable  for  extra  heavy  outside  doors .  16.00 


THE  NORTON  LIQUID  DOOR  CLOSER  WITH  HOLD  OPEN  ARMS 


Good  for  doors  that  open  a  little  more  than  90 


Arms  Made  Reversible,  Turn  Over  for  Other  Hand 

Size  A — Suitable  for  light  inside  and  screen  doors . $  6.40 

Size  B — Suitable  for  light  inside  doors,  2  ft.  6  in.  wide  by  1% 

in.  thick  .  8.00 

Size  C- — Suitable  for  doors  2  ft.  8  in.  wide,  1%  in.  thick .  9.20 

Size  D — Suitable  for  heavy  inside  or  light  outside  doors,  3  ft.  by 

7  ft.  by  2  in.  thick .  10.80 

Size  E — Suitable  for  heavy  outside  doors,  3  ft.  by  8  ft.  by  3  in. 

thick  . .  14.00 

Size  F — Suitable  for  extra  heavy  outside  doors .  17.20 


THE  NORTON  HOLD  OPEN  ARMS  ONLY 


Reversible - Right  or  Left  Hand. 


Size  A 
Size  B 
Size  C 
Size  I) 
Size  E 
Size  F 


$2.40 
2. SO 
3.20 
3.60 
4.00 
4.40 


180  DEGREE  HOLDER 

Special  design  for  Hold  Open  Arms  when  doors  open 
180  degrees.  Same  price  as  Regular  Hold  Open  Arms. 
This  180-degree  Holder  is  used  in  connection  with  Regu¬ 
lar  set  of  Arms. 

Reversible - Right  or  Left  Hand. 

All  Door  Closers  packed  one  in  a  box  with  screws  and  wrench 
Regular  Finish  Gold  Bronze 

Furnished  in  Norton  Maroon,  Aluminum  or  Imitation  Bower  Barff  without  extra  charge 


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NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


Price  List  of  Parts  for  Norton  Door  Closers 


No. 

A 

B 

C 

D 

E 

F 

Each 

Each 

Each 

Each 

Each 

Each 

1. 

Case  or  Shell . 

. $  1.92 

$  2.40 

$  2.96 

$  3.76 

$  5.20 

$  6.40 

2. 

Top  Cap  or  Cover  . 

. 24 

.24 

.32 

.32 

.48 

.64 

3. 

End  Cap  or  Plug  . 

. 16 

.16 

.24 

.24 

.32 

.40 

4. 

Ratchet  Sleeve  . 

. 32 

.40 

.48 

.56 

.64 

.72 

5. 

Steel  Shaft  Packing  Washer  .  .  .  . 

. 08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

(i. 

Packing  Gland  . 

. 56 

.72 

.80 

.88 

.96 

1.04 

7. 

Shaft  Packing,  per  set  (3)  .  .  .  . 

. OS 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

s. 

Pistons,  Complete  . 

. 64 

.64 

.72 

.SO 

1.28 

1.60 

Complete  Set  of  Arms  . 

.  1.20 

1.36 

1.52 

1.68 

1.84 

2.00 

li. 

Main  Arm,  Complete . 

. 56 

.64 

.72 

.80 

.88 

1.04 

Fore  Arm,  Complete . 

. 64 

.72 

.80 

.88 

.96 

.96 

12. 

Pawl  . 

. 08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

13. 

Fore  Arm  Shoe  Connection  .  .  .  . 

. 16 

.16 

.16 

.16 

.1  6 

.16 

14. 

Fore  Arm  Loop . 

. 24 

.32 

.40 

.40 

.56 

.5  G 

15. 

Fore  Arm  Shoe . 

. 16 

.16 

.16 

.16 

.16 

.16 

16. 

Bottom  Packing  Nut  Washer  .  . 

. 08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

17. 

Fore  Arm  Clamp  Screw  . 

. OS 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

18. 

Connecting  Rod  . 

. 16 

.16 

.24 

.32 

.32 

.40 

19. 

Outside  Packing  Nut  Washer  .  . 

. 08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.OS 

.08 

20. 

Regulating  Screw  . 

. 16 

.16 

.16 

.16 

.24 

.24 

21. 

Regulating  Screw  Washers  (2) 

. 0  8 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

22. 

Regulating  Screw  Bushings  .  .  .  . 

. 16 

.16 

.16 

.16 

.16 

.16 

23. 

Springs  . 

.  .60 

.75 

1.00 

1.25 

1.90 

2.40 

24. 

Steel  Cup  . 

. 16 

.16 

.16 

.16 

.16 

.16 

26. 

Shaft  and  Pinion  . 

1.92 

2.24 

2.56 

2.88 

3.20 

Shaft  and  Packing  Gland,  Assembled  .  .  . 

.  2.32 

2.80 

3.20 

3.60 

4.00 

4.40 

27. 

Top  Nut  on  Shaft . 

. OS 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

.08 

100. 

Soffit  Bracket . 

.64 

.72 

.88 

1.20 

1.30 

101. 

Flush  Bracket  . 

. 72 

.80 

1.04 

1.20 

1.44 

1.54 

102. 

Corner  Bracket  . 

. 80 

1.04 

1.20 

1.52 

1.84 

1.94 

56. 

Holder  Arm-Main  . 

.  1.12 

1.28 

1.44 

1.60 

1.76 

1.92 

57. 

Holder  Arm-Head  Connection  .  . 

. 32 

.32 

.32 

.32 

.48 

.48 

5  8. 

Holder  Arm-Loop  . 

. 48 

.56 

.80 

.80 

.96 

.96 

Liquid,  per  Gallon  . 

.  6.40 

PRICE  LIST  AND  FINISHES  OF  NORTON  LIQUID 

DOOR 

CLOSERS— 

With  Regular  Arms 

No. 

A 

B 

c 

D 

E 

F 

Each 

Each 

Each 

Each 

Each 

Each 

1. 

Gold  Bronze,  regular  finish . 

.  .  .  $  5.20  $ 

6.80  $ 

8.00  $ 

9.60 

$12.80 

$16.00 

2. 

Maroon  Bronze  . 

5.20 

6.80 

8.00 

9.60 

12.8:0 

16.00 

3. 

Silver  Bronze  . 

5.20 

6.80 

8.00 

9.60 

12.80 

16.00 

4. 

Dead  Black  or  Im.  Bower  Barff.  . 

5.20 

6.80 

8.00 

9.60 

12.80 

16.00 

5. 

Bronze  Plated,  polished . 

.  .  .  11.60 

13.20 

15.20 

16.80 

20.80 

24.00 

6. 

Bronze  Plated,  unpolished  .  .  .  . 

8.40 

10.00 

11.20 

12.80 

16.00 

19.20 

7. 

Nickel  Plated,  polished  . 

.  .  .  14.00 

15.60 

17.60 

19.20 

23.20 

26.40 

8. 

Nickel  Plated,  unpolished  . 

.  .  .  10.00 

11.60 

12.80 

14.40 

17.60 

20.80 

9. 

Genuine  B/ower  Barff  . 

9.20 

10.80 

12.00 

13.60 

16.80 

20.00 

1  0. 

Statuary  Bronzed,  polished  .  .  .  . 

...  13.20 

14.80 

16.80 

18.40 

22.40 

25.60 

11. 

Statuary  Bronzed,  unpolished  .  . 

9.20 

10.80 

12.00 

13.60 

16.80 

20.00 

SOLID  BRONZE 

No. 

A 

B 

C 

D 

E 

F 

Each 

Each 

Each 

Each 

Eacli 

Eacli 

12. 

Polished  (natural  color)  . 

25.60  $30.40 

$35.20 

$43.20 

13. 

Unpolished  (natural  color)  .  .  .  . 

...  16.00 

19.20 

22.40 

27.20 

32.00 

38.40 

14. 

Nickel  Plated,  polished  . 

...  22.40 

25.60 

28.80 

33.60 

38.40 

4  6.40 

15. 

Statuary  Bronzed,  polished  . 

...  22.40 

25.60 

28.80 

33.60 

38.40 

4  6.40 

1  6. 

Statuary  Bronzed,  unpolished  .  . 

.  .  .  16.00 

19.20 

22.40 

27.20 

32.00 

38.40 

Page  pleven 

NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


The  Norton  Liquid  Door  Closers  with  Hold  Open  Arms 


THE  PRINCIPLE  OF  THIS  HOLDER 


The  Holder  part  of  this  Closer  is  at  the  extreme  end  of  the  Arms.  Two  surfaces  turned 
true  are  brought  together  by  a  large  screw  stud  and  adjusted  by  a  nut  on  the  underside. 

Good  for  doors  that  open  a  little  more  than  90°.  Reversible — Right  or  Left  Hand 

INSTALL  THE  SAME  AS  THE  REGULAR  ONES  AS  SHOWN  ON  PAGE  16 

To  set  the  Holder :  Open  the  door  to  a  point  where  you  wish  it  to  stop.  Tighten  the 
nut  under  the  head  of  the  Arms.  Just  a  pull  or  push  on  the  door  operates  the  Holder. 


TO  HOLD  A  DOOR  OPEN  AT  180  CALL  FOR  CLOSERS  WITH  180 

HOLDER  ARMS 


Special  design  for  Hold  Open  Arms  when  doors  open  180°.  Same  price  as  Regular  Hold 
Open  Arms.  This  180°  Holder  is  used  in  connection  with  a  Regular  set  of  Arms,  in  place 
of  the  connecting  rod  and  shoe,  one  side  up  R.  IT,  other  side  up  L.  H.,  closer  placed  on  a 
soffit  bracket  opposite  the  hinge  side  of  a  door. _ 

The  Norton  System  Means  Absolute  Control  of  Doors  by  the  Use  of  Compound  Levers 

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THE  NORTON  LIQUID  DOOR  CLOSER  WITH  FUSIBLE  LINK 

HOLDER  ARMS  FOR  FIRE  DOORS 


Th is  Fusible  Link  Holder  Arm  is  used  on  lire  doors  that  swing  on  hinges.  The  Fusible 
Link  comes  in  the  doorway  where  it  wotdd  get  the  most  heat  in  case  of  fire.  The  door  will 
close  instantly  as  soon  as  the  Link  fuses  at  160°. 

The  Norton  Closer  size  “D”  has  been  tested  and  approved  by  THE  NATIONAL 
BOARD  OF  FIRE  UNDERWRITERS  LABORATORIES,  April  30,  1913,  for  fire  doors 
—  both  for  regular  and  key  type.  The  Fusible  Link  has  also  been  approved  by  the  Board 
of  Fire  Underwriters. 


Size  C — List  price . $10.50 

Size  D — List  price .  12.00 

Size  E — List  price . 15.00 

Size  F — List  price .  18.50 


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NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


Norton  Fusible  Link  Door  Closer 

With  Hold  Open  Attachment 


FUSIBLE 
"  LINK 


This  Fusible  Link  Door  Closer  is  used  on  doors  that  swing  on  hinges.  The  Fusible 
Link  comes  in  the  doorway  where  it  would  get  the  most  heat  in  case  of  fire. 

The  Auxiliary  Spring  is  used  for  two  purposes: 

First,  to  hold  the  door  open  at  about  90°  ; 

Second,  to  increase  the  shutting  power  at  the  latch.  The  Auxiliary  Spring  is  adjustable 
as  is  also  the  Spring  in  the  main  Closer.  These  Springs  are  capable  of  adjustment  so  that 
in  the  ordinary  operation  of  the  door  ordinary  spring  power  can  be  used,  but  in  case  of  fire  and 
the  Link  fuses  it  changes  the  leverage  of  the  Arms  so  that  an  increased  closing  power  of  at 
least  ten  pounds  at  the  latch  can  be  secured,  insuring  the  closing  of  the  door  in  case  of  a  fire 
hazard  and  holding  it  firmly  closed  against  heat  expansion.  Size  1)  generally  used  for  this 
purpose.  List  price,  $17.00. 

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Instructions  how  to  install  and  care  for  the  Norton  Door  Closer 

IMPORTANT  ADVICE 

Before  undertaking  to  install  a  door  check  on  a  door,  it  is  quite  necessary  in  order  to 
get  the  best  results  that  the  door  should  be  properly  hung  so  as  to  work  freely  and  not  bind 
anywhere.  Also  that  the  latch  should  not  be  too  stiff  but  work  easily,  and  that  the  striker 
plate  should  be  of  the  proper  shape  to  receive  the  latch.  Otherwise  the  door  check  will  be 
required  to  overcome  the  defects  of  the  Hinges,  Latch,  Striker  Plate,  etc.,  with  no  satis¬ 
factory  results. 

We  are  the  originators  of  Door  Closers  with  38  years’  experience  and  our  advice  in 
regard  to  the  proper  working  of  doors  and  Door  Closers  should  be  of  value  in  obtaining  the 
best  results. 

HOW  TO  PUT  A  DOOR  IN  SHAPE  TO  RECEIVE  A  DOOR  CLOSER 

1st. — Door  and  Hinges.  The  door  must  swing  freely  and  not  bind  anywhere;  to  be  sure  of  this, 
lake  a  thin  cardboard  and  slide  it  around  in  the  joint  between  the  edge  of  the  door  and  the  door 
frame  all  the  way  around  when  the  door  is  closed.  If  the  door  binds  in  the  hinges  or  elsewhere  this 
card  will  show  it,  and  the  door  must  be  fixed  so  no  binding  occurs. 

2nd. — Latches.  Examine  the  latch,  it  should  not  take  over  one  pound  to  push  the  latch  in.  If  it 
takes  more,  the  latch  should  be  taken  out,  the  spring  weakened,  the  slides  oiled  and  all  made  to  work 
easily. 


Right 

'iEJ  Shape  of 
Striker 
Plate 


Wrong 
Shape  of 
Striker 
Plate 


3rd. — Striker  Plate.  Not  many  Striker  Plates  or  Keepers  are  made  the  right  shape  These  two 
cuts  show  the  right  and  wrong  way.  If  the  outside  lip  of  the  striker  plate  where  the  latch  first 
touches  it  is  rounded  it  is  wrong  and  the  latch  will  stick  on  this  round.  The  striker  plate  should  be 
taken  off  the  round  part  made  straight,  then  the  lip  should  be  bent  close  to  the  hole  in  the  plate  and 
left  in  a  straight  slant,  as  shown  in  the  cut  (Right).  If  these  directions  are  followed  the  door  will  close 
easily  and  much  less  spring  power  will  be  required  and  satisfaction  will  be  assmed. 


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NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


How  to  Install  the  Regular  Norton  Door  Closer 

With  Regular  Arms 

on  a  right 


This  cut  shows  a  left  hand  check 
hand  door  with  a  bracket. 

Figures  given  are  for  door  opening  at  90°. 

To  open  door  wide  set  check  3  inches  nearer 
the  hinge. 

Opposite  Hinge  Side 


This  cut  shows  check  on  a  right  hand  door. 
Figures  given  are  for  doors  opening  at  90°. 

To  open  door  wide  set  check  3  inches  nearer 
the  hinge. 

Hinge  Side 


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!*  43  £'* 

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Use  This  Valve 
Nearest  Hinge 
to  Regulate 
Closing. 


I5T 

Use  This  Valve 
Nearest  Hinge 
to  Regulate 
Closing. 

Directions  for  Attaching 

First — If  Closer  is  Used  on  Hinge  Side 

Place  the  closer  on  the  door  high  enough  so  that  arm  wi 
clear  the  door  in  opening.  Place  the  forearm  shoe  on 
casing  over  the  door,  leaving  main  arm  at  Right  Angles  wi 
the  door  and  set  the  clamp  screw  tight.  If  Closer  is  used 
opposite  the  Hinge  side,  place  it  on  a  bracket  and  the  forearm 
shoe  on  the  door. 


The  distance  from  the  hinge  edge  of  door  to  center  of  the  closer  is  shown  in  the  cut  for  each  size, 
A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  F. 

SECOND — Adjust  the  Spring  Power 

Wind  up  the  spring  with  the  spanner  wrench  4  or  5  notches,  for  all  doors  except  doors  opening 
out,  when  one  or  two  notches  are  enough. 

THIRD — Regulate  Closing 

Use  the  valve  screw  nearest  the  hinge.  Turn  this  valve  screw  in  several  turns  until  speed  is  right 
at  the  latch. 

To  Change  the  Hand.  Take  off  Arm  Ratchet  and  Cover,  turn  the  spring  over,  turn  the  shaft 
around  one-half  turn,  replace  Cover,  Ratchet  and  Arm. 


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NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


Special  Hold  Open  Arms 


SO  HOLD  OPEN  ARMS 


Holding  Device 


When  these  Arms  are  used,  place  the  Closer  on  the  door  the  same  as  a  Regular  Closer. 
Place  these  Arms  on  Closer  the  same  as  the  Regular  Arms.  See  that  the  Main  Arm  stands 
at  right  angles  to  the  door — see  cut  on  opposite  page.  See  that  the  Heads  on  these  Arms 
are  screwed  together.  Open  the  door  to  where  you  wish  it  to  stop:  then  tighten  the  nut 
under  the  Head  end  of  these  Arms.  Just  a  pull  or  a  push  on  the  door  operates  the  Holder. 
Reversible — Right  or  Left  Hand. 


180  HOLD  OPEN  ARMS 


When  it  is  necessary  to  open  a  door  to  1  80°  the  Closer  should  be  placed  on  a  Soffit 
Bracket  opposite  the  hinge  side  of  the  door  and  the  180°  Holder  Arms  used,  placed  on  the 
Closer  same  as  Regular  Arms.  The  Holder  part  is  in  the  Shoe.  Reversible — Right  or  Left 
Hand. 


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NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


DIRECTIONS  FOR  REPACKING  AND  REFILLING  THE 

NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER 


Place  the  Closer  in  a  vise.  Remove  the  Main 
Arm,  Ratchet  and  Cover.  Also  the  Coil  Spring. 
Before  removing  the  Spring,  take  note  of  the  posi¬ 
tion  of  the  hooks  on  the  Spring,  so  that  in  re¬ 
placing,  the  Spring  will  be  the  same  side  up  and 
the  proper  hand. 

Next — remove  the  Shaft  and  Gland  Nut  by 
using  an  octagon  wrench  made  for  the  purpose. 
This  wrench  is  made  the  right  length  so  when 
a  washer  and  nut  is  put  on  the  Shaft  it  will  hold 
the  wrench  down  and  keep  it  from  slipping  off 
the  Gland  Nut  while  taking  it  out.  After  the 
Shaft  and  Gland  Nut  have  been  removed,  the 
packing  may  be  removed  and  new  packing  of  the 
kind  we  furnish  put  in.  If  the  Shaft  Spring  has 
weakened  or  set,  put  in  a  new  one  as  it  is  im¬ 
portant  the  Spring  should  exert  a  strong  pres¬ 
sure  on  the  Packing  to  keep  it  to  its  seat.  Take 
out  one  or  both  End  Plugs.  Then  take  out  the 


Piston  and  clean  the  Casting  thoroughly  inside 
with  kerosene  or  hot  soda  or  potash  water.  In 
putting  together  again,  put  in  the  Piston  the  same 
way  you  took  it  out.  Then  put  in  the  Shaft  and 
Gland  Nut  being  careful  to  have  the  Pinion  en¬ 
gage  the  right  teeth  in  the  Piston.  Use  litharge 
on  the  Gland  Nut  before  screwing  it  in  place. 
Next  put  in  one  End  Plug  with  litharge  under 
flange  and  screw  up  tight.  Fill  in  Liquid  such  as 
we  furnish,  working  the  Piston  to  be  sure  the 
Liquid  has  entirely  filled  the  chamber  up  to 
within  one-half  inch  of  the  top.  When  screwing 
in  the  last  End  Plug,  remove  the  Regulating 
Screw  to  let  the  air  out  and  prevent  any  air 
pressure  remaining  in  the  Cylinder.  Next  put 
the  Spring  back  the  same  side  up  as  you  took  it 
out.  Put  on  Cover,  Ratchet,  and  Arm,  when  it 
will  be  ready  to  be  placed  on  the  door  again. 

Oil  all  working  parts  of  Closer. 


CHECKING  LIQUID 

This  checking'  liquid  is  made  to  stand  a  cold  test  of  25°  to  30°  below 
zero  and  has  the  proper  viscosity  for  checking  purposes :  is  also  good  for 
lubrication  and  does  not  form  a  gas. 

List  price  . $6.40  per  gal. 


TOOLS  FOR  REPAIRING 


Gland  Nut  Wrench  Shaft  Nut  Shaft  Washer 


A  set  of  tools  for  repairing  one  size  check  consists  of  1  Gland  Nut  Wrench,  1  Shaft 
Washer,  1  Shaft  Nut,  1  Packing  Rammer  and  1  End  Cap  Wrench . Net  Price,  $3.00 

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NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


Information  and  Service 

WE  MANUFACTURE  DOOR  CLOSERS  EXCLUSIVELY 

We  design  special  Door  Closers  and  brackets  for  odd  places. 

We  Guarantee  our  Door  Closers  for  two  years  to  do  continuous 
good  work. 

We  are  interested  in  all  installations  of  Norton  Door  Closers  and 
do  our  part  to  see  that  they  are  properly  installed  and  regulated. 
We  furnish  Key  type  regulating  screws  when  ordered  without 
extra  charge. 

We  furnish  Templates  for  drilling  metal  doors  free  of  charge. 

We  furnish  the  Norton  Hold  Open  Arms  when  ordered  —  extra 
charge. 

We  furnish  the  Norton  Hold  Open  Arms  special  for  doors  that 
must  open  180°. 

We  furnish  Norton  Door  Holders,  used  with  checks  or  without. 
We  furnish  wrenches  and  tools  for  Norton  Closers — small  charge. 
We  furnish  a  special  set  of  Arms  with  fusible  link  for  Fire  Doors. 
We  furnish  a  cut-off  regulating  screw  to  check  a  door  in  opening. 
We  furnish  a  cut-open  check  to  show  the  inside  construction. 

We  furnish  Springs  to  lit  nearly  all  makes  of  closers. 

We  furnish  checks  for  slide  doors — Bank  Cages,  etc. 

We  furnish  Solid  Bronze  Door  Closers  of  any  finish. 

We  furnish  a  Stereopticon  lecture  on  door  closers. 

We  furnish  a  door  closer  passed  by  the  National  Board  of  Fire 
Underwriters  Laboratories. 

We  give  expert  advice  on  doors  and  door  closers. 

We  have  expert  door  closer  men  to  serve  you  on  call. 

We  are  the  oldest  door  closer  men  in  the  world — with  38  years’ 
experience — let  us  take  your  troubles  and  furnish  you  with 
Norton  Door  Closers. 

Every  Part  Manufactured  by 

Norton  Door  Closer  Co. 


2900  N.  Western  Ave. 


CHICAGO 

Page  Nineteen 


NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


The  Norton  Single  Acting  Liquid  Floor  Checking  Hinge  to 

Open  100  Degrees. 


A  Rack  and  Pinion  movement 
combined  with  powerful 
levers 

Patented  Jan.  2,  1917 


No.  5.  List  price  .  $32.00 

This  Checking  Hinge  designed  for  heavy  outside  and  vestibule  doors.  Ball  bearing,  adjustable 
pivot  to  raise  the  door  in  case  of  sag.  Made  to  open  to  100  degrees — two  speeds  in  closing.  A  Back 
Check  to  check  the  door  at  90  degrees  in  opening.  The  famous  patented  Norton  Friction  Holder  Arm 
to  hold  the  door  open  at  any  angle.  A  powerful  Coil  Spring  acting  on  compound  levers  to  get  any 
closing  power  desired.  Proper  pivot  or  hinges  provided  to  carry  the  upper  part  of  the  door. 

The  Norton  System  Means  Absolute  Control  of  Doors  by  the  Use  of  Compound  Levers 


Tage  Twenty 


NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


The  Norton  Single  Acting  Liquid  Floor  Checking  Hinge  to 

open  180  Degrees 


No.  4.  List  price . . . • . .  .9  . 

This  Checking  Hinge  designed  for  light  vestibule  and  corridor  doors.  Especially  adapted  for 
office  corridor  doors,  school  room  doors,  and  any  doors  where  it  is  necessary  to  open  ISO 1  degrees. 
This  Checking  Hinge  has  all  the  features  contained  in  the  No.  5  and  is  intended  for  doors  about  3  It. 
to  3  ft.  6  in'  by  7  ft.  by  2  in.  thick.  Proper  pivot  or  hinges  provided  to  carry  the  upper  part  ot  the 

door.  _ _ _ _ _ 


A  Rack  and  Pinion  Movement,  with  2  Speeds,  and  Friction  Holder  Arms 


Page  Twenty- One 


NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


Garage  Automatic  Door  Holder  High  Grade  Steel  Springs 


Just  a  push  and  pull  to  operate  doors 


Size  No.  2  for  extra  large  doors,  price  per 

door  .  4.80 

Must  be  ordered  right  or  left  hand. 

As  Used  on  Doors  With  Other  Closers 


Right  Hand  Door,  Left  Hand  Closer 
DESCRIPTION 

Automatic: — Because  it  holds  and  releases  hv 
pushing  and  pulling  on  the  door. 

Friction  Head  Jack  Screw: — Because  the  head 
ends  of  the  Holder  Arms  are  brought  together 
by  a  Jack  Screw,  which  creates  friction  to  hold 
the  door. 

This  device  is  made  to  accomplish  two  things: 
First,  to  act  as  a  chain  or  stop  to  prevent  the 
door  from  opening  too  wide.  Second,  to  auto¬ 
matically  hold  a  door  open  by  a  simple  push 
and  pull  on  the  door. 

Page  Twenty-Two 


For  Door  Closers 

Made  by  the  NORTON  PROCESS— 


We  manufacture  Springs  to  fit  different 
makes  of  Door  Closers 

The  Norton  Spring  has  no  weak  places, 
the  strain  being  equally  distributed  through¬ 
out  every  coil  from  center  to  rim,  and  while 
it  gives  the  greatest  pressure  of  any  spring 
when  wound  up,  it  is  soft  and  easy  of  action 
when  only  one  notch  is  used. 

Every  Spring  Guaranteed  for  One  Year 
PRICE  LIST 


A 

B 

C 

D 

E 

F 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

N  orton  . 

..  .60 

.75 

1.00 

1.25 

1.90 

2.40 

Blount  . 

. .  .60 

.75 

1.00 

1.25 

1.90 

2.40 

Corbin  99  .  . 

..  .60 

.75 

1.00 

1.25 

1.90 

2.40 

Russwin  .  .  . 

. .  .60 

.75 

1.00 

1.25 

1.90 

2.40 

Yale  . 

. .  .60 

.75 

1.00 

1.25 

1.90 

2.40 

Sargent  . . . . 

. .  .60 

.75 

1 .00 

1.25 

1.90 

2.40 

NORTON  DOOR  CLOSER  CO. 


Norton  Gravity  Gate  Closer  For  Slide  Doors 


Especially  Designed  for  Bank  Cage  Doors  and 
Slide  Doors  in  Offices 

Self-Closing  Sure  Locking 

No  Slamming 

The  Norton  Gravity  Closer  handles  a  slide 
door  or  gate  just  as  an  ordinary  swing  door  is 
handled — closed  gently  without  noise.  As  shown, 
this  Closer  is  attached  to  the  top  corner  of  a 
slide  door,  with  steel  arms  attached  to  the  track 
or  to  the  frame  work  over  the  door.  These  Door 
Closers  are  made  for  doors  2'  0",  2'  6",  and  3'  0" 
wide.  They  are  also  made  right  and  left  hand. 
In  ordering  state  the  width  and  style  of  door, 
kind  of  track  and  right  or  left  hand. 

List  Price,  No.  1,  $16.00;  No.  2,  $19.20 

Regular  Finish — Dead  Black 
Any  Painted  Bronze — same  price 


Other  finishes,  extra 


Norton  Gravity  Gate  Closer 

NORTON  CLOSER  FOR  SCREEN  DOORS 


List  Price,  $2.00 

This  Door  Closer  is  especially  designed  for  Screen  Doors  of  ordinary  sizes. 

It  is  also  suitable  for  light  doors  of  all  kinds  such  as  Telephone,  Kitchen,  Pantry,  Hall 
and  Light  Office  Doors  and  Gates. 

This  is  the  only  Door  Closer  made  that  can  be  used  on  either  side  of  a  door,  without 
change  of  brackets  and  between  two  doors  where  there  is  only  a  space  of  2".  The  workman¬ 
ship  is  as  good  as  will  be  found  in  any  high-priced  Closer.  Cylinder  of  Brass,  Right  or  Left 
Hand,  and  has  an  Adjustable  Spring. 

Every  Closer  is  fully  guaranteed  and  will  last  for  years. 


Page  Twenty-Three 


Partial  List  of  Buildings  Equipped  and  Being 


Equipped  with  Door  Closers  of  the  “Norton  Make” 


CHICAGO  BUILDINGS 

Continental  &  Com¬ 
mercial  Nat’l  Bank  2,000  closers 
Municipal  Tubercu- 


losis  Sanitarium  200 

Insurance  Exch 

ange 

Bldg. 

100 

Borland  Bldg. 

300 

Garland  Bldg. 

300 

Lumber  Exch. 

Bldg.  400 

Transportation 

Bldg.  700 

Mailers  Bldg. 

500 

Lytton  Bldg. 

500 

Karpen  Bldg. 

600 

Gibbon’s  Bldg. 

300 

Marshall  Field  &  Co.  300 

Lyon  &  Healy 

Bldg.  300 

Kimball  Bldg. 

300 

Thompson’s  C 

om- 

missary 

300 

Municipal  Pier 

300 

New  Chicago 

Tel. 

Bldg. 

400 

Ill.  Central  R.  R. 

Office  Bldg. 

100 

Kclly  Bldg. 

St.  Luke’s  Hospital 
Madison  Terminal  Bldg. 
Machinery  Hall 
McCormick  Bldg. 

Children’s  Memorial  Hospital 
Hyde  Park  Masonic  Temple 
Peoples  Gas  Bldg. 

Blackstone  Hotel 
Auditorium  Hotel 


CHICAGO 

THEATERS 

Roosevelt 

La  Salle 

Senate 

Majestic 

Tivoli 

Garrick 

Morrison 

American 

Clark  St. 

Apollo 

Englewood 

New  Irving 

Ardmore 

Paulina 

Vista 

Ziegfeld 

National 

Buckingham 

Blackstone 

Powers 

Kedzie 

Willard 

Wilson 

Drexcl 

Lexington 

Victoria 

Crystal 

Paramount 

West  End 

Gold 

Lane  Court 

Milford 

Madison  Sq. 

Metropolitan 

Adelphia 

Lakeside 

Chateau 

Calo 

Oakland  Sq. 

Columbus 

Cosmopolitan 

Peerless 

Auditorium 

Bryn  Mawr 

Crawford 

Knickerbocker 

Page  Twenty-Four 

NEW  YORK  BUILDINGS 

Hudson  Terminal 
Bldg.  3000  closers 

City  Investing  Bldg.  1000  “ 

Bankers  Trust  Co. 

Bldg.  600  “ 

Whitehall  Bldg.  500  “ 

East  River  Bank 
Bldg.  200  “ 

Bush  Terminal  Bldg.  260  “ 

Brooklyn  Botanic 
Garden  160  “ 

Geo.  Backer  Bldg.  150  “ 

National  Ass’n  Bldg.  1000  “ 

Canadian  Pacific 
Bldg.  1000  “ 

Garment  Centre 
Bldg.  1000  “ 

Knickerbocker  Bldg.  800  “ 

Seventh  Ave.  Bldg. 

Penn  Terminal  Bldg. 

Armion  Bldg. 

Textile  Bldg. 

Nathan  Bldg. 

Tishman  Bldg. 

Bankers  Trust  Bldg.  60C  “ 

#358 — 5th  Ave. 

49-55  W.  27th  St. 
lohnson  Bldg. 

#15  W.  36th  St. 

St.  James  Bldg. 

International  Commerce  Bldg. 
213  W.  35th  St. 

30th  St.  &  4th  Ave. 

Robertson  &  Cole  Bldg. 

100  Maiden  Lane 
Masonic  Temple,  Brooklyn 
#43  W.  57th  St. 

Galvin  Bldg. 

Guaranty  Trust  Co. 

Standard  Oil  Bldg. 

Metropolitan  Life  Bldg. 

Mills  Bldg. 

New  York  Life  Bldg. 

Home  Life  Bldg. 

Flat  Iron  Bldg. 

National  Park  Bank  Bldg. 
Municipal  Bldg. 

Erie  R.  R.  Ferry  Boats 
City  Hall 

County  Court  House 
Rockefeller  Institute 

NEW  YORK  THEATERS 
Rose  Garden  Belmont 
Ambassadors  Rialto 
Valentine  Ritz 

Loew’s  Rea 

NEW  YORK  APARTMENT 
HOTELS 

#25 — 5th  Ave. 

Hotel  Weylin 
Allcrton  Apt.  Hotel 
221-227  W.  71st  St. 


NEW  YORK  HOTELS 

Berkley  Blackstone 

Belmont  Claradge 

Laurelton  St.  George 

Chatham 

BOSTON  BLDGS. 

Telephone  &  Tele¬ 
graph  Co.  Bldg.  150  closers 
Old  South  Bldg. 

Chamber  of  Commerce  State 
House  Bldg. 

Post  Office  Bldg. 

Niles  Bldg. 

Boston  Safe  &  Trust  Co.  Bldg. 
Quincy  Theater  Bldg. 

Lancaster  Theater  Bldg. 

Palace  Theater  Bldg. 

Copley  Square  Hotel 
Commonwealth  Hotel 
LInited  States  Hotel 
Hotel  Touraine 
Somerset  Club 
Old  Colony  Trust  Bldg. 
Commonwealth  Trust  Bldg. 
Cosmopolitan  Trust  Bldg. 

PHILADELPHIA  BLDGS. 

Phila.  &  Reading 
Terminal  &  Sta¬ 
tions  200  closers 

Roberts’  Bldg.  200  “ 

Colonial  Trust  Bldg.  200  “ 

Victor  Talking  Ma¬ 
chine  Co.  Bldgs.  200  “ 

Philadelphia  Elec. 

Co.  Bldgs.  100  “ 

LTniversity  of  Penn¬ 
sylvania  100  “ 

Kinsey  School  125  “ 

Wanamaker  Garage  100  “ 

Electric  Storage  Battery  Co. 
Sears,  Roebuck 
Bldg.  500  closers 

Lit  Bros.  Dept.  Store 
Church  of  Nativity 
Quaker  City  Lace  Co. 

Curtis  Publishing  Co. 
Metropolitan  Opera  House 
Market  St.  Elevated  Stations 
Gimblc  Bros.  Store 
Philadelphia  R.  R.  Transit  Co. 
Station 


CLEVELAND  BLDGS. 

Halle  Bldg.  300  closers 

Mt.  Sinai  Hospital  200  “ 

Euclid  Bldg.  100  “ 

Richman  Bldg. 

Patterson  Supply  Bldg. 

Mall  Theater 
German  Hospital 
Lindner  Bldg. 


Partial  List  of  Buildings  Equipped  and  Being  Equipped  with  Door  Closers  of  the  “Norton  Make” 


Strand  Theater  Bldg. 

The  May  Co.  Bldg. 

ST.  LOUIS  BUILDINGS 

Arcade  Bldg.  700  closers 

Mercantile  Trust  Bldg. 

Penrose  School 
Alexander-Hamilton  School 
Children’s  Bldg. 

Gardenville  School 
M.  A.  A.  Club  Bldg. 

Choteau  Trust  Bldg.  125  closers 

CINCINNATI  BUILDINGS 

Dixie  Terminal  Bldg.  350  closers 
East  Side  H.  School  300  “ 

Pogue  Dept.  Store  100  “ 

Bethesda  Hospital 
Bldgs.  100  “ 

LOS  ANGELES  BUILDINGS 

Bible  Institute  Bldg. 

Firestone  Bldg. 

Joannes  Bros.  Bldg. 

Security  Bank  Bldg. 

University  of  California 
University  of  Southern  Cali¬ 
fornia 

East  7th  St.  School 
Baldwin  Park  School 
East  Jefferson  St.  School 
Washington  School 
Sixth  Ave.  School 
Pico  School 
Grand  Central  Garage 
Harold  L.  Arnold  Show  Room 
and  Garage  Bldg. 
Metropolitan  Bldg. 

Hibernian  Bldg. 

Central  Bldg. 

Bryson  Apartments 
Pantages  Theater 
Union  Oil  Bldg. 

Kerckhoff  Bldg. 

(Santa  Fe  Offices) 

American  Can  Co. 

Goodyear  Tire  &  Rubber  Co. 

SAN  FRANCISCO  BLDGS. 

Southern  Pacific 
Bldg.  700  closers 

Peoples  Gas,  Light 
&  Electric  Bldg.  100  “ 

The  Emporium 
Balboa  Bldg. 

Whittell  Bldg. 

Spreckles  Bldg. 

Musical  Bldg. 

Central  Emergency  Hospital 
Y.  M.  C.  A.  Bldg. 

St.  Francis  Theater 
Pacific  Tel.  &  Tel.  Bldg. 

Nathan  Dohrmann  Co.  Bldg. 


PORTLAND  BUILDINGS 

Pacific  States  Telephone  Bldg. 
Franklin  High  School 
Bowman’s  Apartments 
LInited  States  Nat’l  Bank 
First  Nat’l  Bank  Bldg. 

Good  Shepherd  Home 
White  Shield  Home 
Board  of  Trade  Bldg. 

Corbett  Bldg. 

DETROIT  BUILDINGS 

Edison  Service  Bldg.  500  closers 
Cadillac  Motor  Bldg.  400  “ 

Tuberculosis  Hospital  100  “ 

Book  Bldg.  500  “ 

Real  Estate  Ex¬ 
change  Bldg.  200  “ 

Henry  Ford  Hospi¬ 
tal  Bldg.  S00  “ 

General  Motors 
Bldg.  2000  “ 


F.  W.  Woolworth 
Store  Bldg.,  San 
Antonio,  Tex. 
Technical  High 
School,  Indiana- 


polis,  Ind. 

500  closers 

Fletcher  Savings  & 

Trust  Bldg.,  In¬ 

dianapolis,  Ind. 

300  “ 

Montgomery  Ward 

Bldg.,  St.  Paul 

Minn. 

170  “ 

Northwestern  Tel. 

Bldg.,  M  i  n  n  e  a- 

polis,  Minn. 

100  “ 

Union  Depot,  St. 

Paul,  Minn. 

10C  “ 

National  Harvester  Bldg.,  Minn¬ 
eapolis,  Minn. 

State  Agricultural  College,  Ft. 


Collins,  Colo. 

Ferguson  Bldg.,  Colo  Springs, 
Colo. 


TORONTO  BUILDINGS 

Toronto  University 
T.  Eaton  Toronto 
Store 

Allen  Theaters 
(various  ones) 

Simpson  Stores 
The  Canadian  Gent 
Elec. 

Huron  &  Erie  Bldg. 

Princess  Lunch  (All 

DENVER  BUILDINGS 

St.  Lukes  Hospital  300  closers 
East  Denver  Junior 
High  School  225  “ 

Hyde  Park  Grade  School 
Corona  School,  Grade 
24th  St.  Grade  School 
Thatcher  Grade  School 
Skinner  Jr.  High  School 
Denver  Rock  Drill  Mfg.  Co. 
Thos.  Roberts  Garage 
Queen  of  Heaven  Orphanage 
Tuberculosis  Hospital 
Criminal  Court  Bldg. 


Trinidad  Nat’l  Bank,  Trinidad, 
Colo. 


250  closers 

High  School,  Sedgwick,  Colo. 
State  Farmers  Bank,  Sedgwick, 

200  “ 

Colo. 

High  School,  Julesburg,  Colo. 

500  “ 

Grade  School,  Grover,  Colo. 

150  “ 

Grade  School,  Brighton,  Colo. 
High  School,  Englewood,  Colo. 

100  “ 

First  Nat’l  Bank,  Florence,  Colo. 
Woodrough  Pub.  Library,  La 

Stores) 

Junta,  Colo. 

V-*  1  C  L  Vi  V  UV11UVI,  '  ““‘“I 

Crowley  School,  Orclway,  Colo. 

Lewiston  Hotel,  Estes  Park, 
Colo. 

High  School,  Alamosa,  Colo. 

High  School,  Center,  Colo. 

State  Normal  School,  Gunni¬ 
son,  Colo. 

2  Grade  Schools,  Greeley,  Colo. 

Domestic  Science  Bldg., 
(Teachers  College)  Greeley, 
Colo. 

Ste  rl  in  g'  Hotel,  Sterl  ing,  Colo. 

High  School,  Glenwood  Spgs., 
Coin 


MISCELLANEOUS  BLDGS. 

Tradesmen’s  State 
Bank,  Oklahoma 
City,  Okla.  300  closers 

Tcfferson  Hotel, 

’  Dallas  425  “ 

Majestic  Theater, 

Dallas  100  “ 

Magnolia  Office 
Bldg.,  Dallas,  Texas  500  “ 

Humble  Oil  &  Re¬ 
fining  Co.,  Hous¬ 
ton,  Texas 


Agricultural  College,  Ft.  Col¬ 
lins,  Colo. 

Harris  Bldg.,  Sterling,  Colo. 

Great  Western  Sugar  Co. 

(Dormitories  &  Office  Bldgs.) 
Johnstown,  Colo.,  and  Mina- 
tare,  Neb.,  Mitchell,  Neb., 
Sterling,  Colo.,  Ft.  Morgan, 
Colo.,  Longmont,  Colo.,  Gher- 
ing,  Neb.,  Brush,  Colo.,  Scotts- 
bluff,  Neb.,  Loveland,  Colo., 
Brighton,  Colo.,  Eaton,  Colo., 
Denver,  Colo. 

Rialto  Theater,  Loveland,  Colo. 


400 


Partial  last  of  Buildings  Equipped  and  Being  Equipped  with  Door  Closers  of  the  “Norton  Make” 


Windsor  High  School,  Windsor, 
Colo. 

Loveland  High  School,  Love¬ 
land,  Colo. 

Littleton  High  School,  Little¬ 
ton,  Colo. 

Berthoud  High  School,  Ber- 
thoud,  Colo. 

Craig  High  School,  Craig,  Colo. 

First  Nat’l  Bank,  Greeley,  Colo. 

Union  Nat’l  Bank,  Greeley, 
Colo. 

Windsor  Bank,  Windsor,  CoIq. 

Depot,  D&RG,  Florence,  Colo. 

Depot,  D&RG,  Colo.  Springs, 
Colo. 

Depot,  D&RG,  Delta,  Colo. 

Depot,  Santa  Fe.  R.  R.,  Colo 
Springs,  Colo. 

School  Dist.  #3,  Boulder,  Colo. 

Curran  Theater,  Boulder,  Colo. 

Ford  Agency. 

Mt.  St.  Gertrude  Academy, 
Boulder,  Colo. 

Teller  School,  Boulder,  Colo. 

W.  M.  Byers  High  School, 
Boulder,  Colo. 

Colfax  School,  Boulder,  Colo. 

C.  S.  Morey  Jr.  High  School, 
Boulder,  Colo. 

Home  Publ.  Market,  Boulder, 
Colo. 

Denver  Post,  Boulder,  Colo. 

Arvada  School,  Arvada,  Colo. 

Grade  School,  Bovina,  Colo. 

First  Nat’l  Bank  Bldg.,  Boulder, 
Colo. 

Memorial  Hospital,  Cheyenne, 
Wyo. 

Wyo.  Nat’l  Bank  Bldg.,  Casper, 
Wyo. 

Rex  Theater,  Casper,  Wyo. 

Thompson  Steam  Laundry, 
Casper,  Wyo. 

Blackmore  Apts.,  Casper,  Wyo. 

Carbon  City  Memorial  Hospital, 
Rawlins,  Wyo. 

Holiday  Office  Bldg.,  Laramie, 
Wyo. 

Cheyenne  Apartments,  Chey¬ 
enne,  Wyo. 

Hynes  Bldg.,  Cheyenne,  Wyo. 

School  Bldg.,  Riverton,  Wyo. 

Young  Women’s  Christian  Ass’n 
Bldg.,  Cheyenne,  Wyo. 

Depot,  C.  B.  &  Q.,  Casper,  Wyo. 

Mrs.  Lee  Note  Theater,  River¬ 
ton,  Wyo. 

Romoro  Store  Bldg.,  Las  Vegas, 
N.  M. 


Mooseheart  Bldg:  ,  Mooseheart, 
Ill.  200  closers 

National  Bank  of  Commerce, 
Seattle,  Wash. 

Highland  Park  School,  Seattle, 
Wash. 

Philosophy  Hall  Bldg.,  for  Uni¬ 
versity  of  Washington,  Seattle, 
Wash. 

Liberal  Arts  Bldg.  &  High 
School  Group,  Long  Beach, 

Cal. 

Burnett  School,  Long  Beach, 
Cal. 

Linden  Ave.  School,  Long 
Beach,  Cal. 

American  Ave.  School,  Long 
Beach,  Cal. 

Daisy  Ave.  School,  Long 
Beach,  Cal. 

Moreland  Motor  Truck  Co., 
Burbank,  Cal. 

So.  California  Edison  Co.,  Kern 
River  District 

Burbank  School,  Burbank,  Cal. 

Glendale  Schools,  Glendale,  Cal. 

Anaheim  Schools,  Anaheim,  Cal. 

Redlands  Schools,  Redlands, 
Cal. 

Pomona  College,  Pomona,  Cal. 

Fresno  Schools,  Fresno,  Cal. 

St.  John  Adams  School,  Santa 
Monica 

Eagle  Rock  Schools,  Eagle 
Rock,  Cal. 

Tustin  Schools,  Tustin,  Cal. 

Camarillo  Schools,  Camarillo, 
Cal. 

Office  Bldg.,  Wilmington,  Del. 

Rialto  Theater,  Newark,  N.  J. 

Newark  Theater,  Newark,  N.  J. 

Welsbach  Bldgs., 

Camden,  N.  J.  200  closers 

St.  Michael’s  Hospital,  Newark, 
N.  J. 

Post  Office,  Newark,  N.  J. 

Elevator  Supplies  &  Repair  Co., 
Hoboken,  N.  J. 

Public  Library,  Bayonne,  N.  J. 

Market  St.  Theater,  Newark, 
N.  J. 

North  Western  Mu¬ 
tual  Life  Bldg.,  Mil¬ 
waukee,  Wis.  500  closers 

Erie  Commerce 
Bldg.,  Erie,  Pa.  300  “ 

Westinghouse  Bldg., 

Pittsburgh,  Pa.  150  “ 

B.  F.  Jones  Bldg., 

Pittsburgh,  Pa.  150  “ 

Hospital,  Freemont, 

Ohio  150  “ 


School  &  Auditorium, 

Bryan,  Ohio  100  closers 

Merchants  Nat’l 
Bank,  Manchester, 

N.  H. 

State  House,  Concord,  N.  H. 

SCHOOLS 

Chicago  10,000  closers 

Freeport,  N.  Y. 

Chatham,  N.  Y. 

Gouverneur,  N.  Y. 

( 'tisville,  N.  Y. 

Mechanicsville,  N.  Y. 

New  York  City 

College  of  the  City  of  New  York 
St.  Louis 
Milwaukee 
Cicero,  Ill. 

West  Orange,  N.  J. 

Ridgewood,  N.  J. 

Florham  Park,  N.  J. 

Orange,  N.  J. 

Ramsey,  N.  J. 

Bayonne,  N.  J. 

Dayton,  Ohio 
Minneapolis,  Minn. 

Seattle,  Wash. 

Kansas  City,  Mo. 

Hamilton,  Ohio 
Cleveland,  Ohio 
Cincinnati,  Ohio 
San  Dimas,  Cal. 

Oxnard,  Cal. 

Downey,  Cal. 

Victorville,  Cal. 

San  Francisco,  Cal. 

Los  Angeles,  Cal. 

Lawrence,  Mass. 

North  Adams,  Mass. 

Newton,  Mass. 

Denver,  Colo. 

RAILROADS 

New  York  Central 
Central  R.  R.  of  N.  J. 
Pennsylvania  R.  R.  Ferry  Boats 
Great  Northern 
Northern  Pacific 
Pullman  Co. 

C.  B.  &  Q. 

A.,  T.  &  S.  F. 

C..  M.  &  St.  P. 

Illinois  Central 


